Land in the Rock

Create Little Rock’s annual Land in the Rock summer program is designed to entertain interns, law clerks, and medical residents who are here for the summer and demonstrate to them what Little Rock has to offer. These events are also for young professionals who have recently moved to Little Rock. Create Little Rock members are invited to all Land in the Rock events. Sign up for the program at the links below and check out the schedule of events. If you’re only here for the summer, just click the “intern/law clerk” button below. If you’ll be here beyond the summer, instead click the “New/Permanent Resident” button to join Create Little Rock.

Employers: For more information or to submit a list of summer clerks/interns to be added to the mailing list, please contact Buckley O’Mell at the Little Rock Regional Chamber: bomell@littlerockchamber.com or 501-377-6005. You can also sign up below to be included in the emails:

Welcome Party & Movies in the ParkWed, June 76:00 – 8:30 pm | River Market Pavilion400 President ClintonWe’re throwing a welcome party with free pizza, beer, and wine in the River Market Pavilion overlooking Riverfront Park. Stick around after the party for a free showing of last summer’s blockbuster Wonder Woman at the First Security Amphitheater at sundown (approximately 8:30pm) as part of Movies in the Park. REGISTER HERE!

(Must be 21 or older for this one.)

Arkansas Travelers Baseball GameTues, June 127:00 pm | Dickey-Stephens Park, NLRJoin us for a night at the ballpark in the Beer Garden as the Travs take on in-state rivals, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Free admission for LITR participants and CLR members who REGISTER HERE!

Happy Hour Mixer @ the Venture Center in the Little Rock Tech ParkWed, June 205:30 – 7:30pm | 417 MainThe Venture Center is where entrepreneurs and startup companies go to turn ideas into reality through mentoring, programming, and curriculum. The VC will host a Land in the Rock mixer and showcase some of the dynamic startup companies that call Little Rock home. Free beer, wine, & snacks. (Must be 21 or older for this one.)

Little Rock Rangers Minor League Soccer GameThurs, June 216 pm | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock’s minor league soccer team, the Little Rock Rangers, will be playing the Demize NPSL of Springfield, MO. Free tickets for LITR participants and CLR members who REGISTER HERE!Tailgating at 6:30 pm, game at 7:30pm.

July Events

We’re still adding more July events And- check back for more in the coming days!

Professional Development Lunch (Land in the Rock Participants – use promo code LITR for a free lunch!)Tues, July 10Noon-1pm | Clinton School of Public Service1200 President Clinton Ave.

Join us for a Professional Development Lunch at the Clinton School of Public Service (next to the Clinton Library) featuring 2 great speakers: Skip Rutherford, Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service, and Sam Smith, the human resources director for Baldwin & Shell. Skip will speak on networking and “rainmaking,” and Sam will talk about interviewing and resumes, including many pitfalls you may not be aware of. Box lunches will be provided at no charge for Land in the Rock participants. Reserve a lunch HERE. Land in the Rock Participants: Use Promo Code LITR to get lunch for free!

Arkansas River Cookout and Kayak Tours @ Rockwater MarinaWed, July 11th6-8pm | 1600 Rockwater Blvd, North Little RockWe’re grilling out at the Rockwater Marina on the North Little Rock river bank. We’ll have food, beer, and wine for those who REGISTER HERE. Rock Town River Outfitters will be giving Kayak tours on the river for a fee. (Must be 21 or older for this one.)

Rock Town Distillery Tour & Happy HourThurs, July 195:30 – 7:30 pm1201 Main St.Rock Town Distillery is Little Rock’s own distiller of award-winning bourbon, vodka, and moonshine, and they’ve just moved into a new space in the SoMa district, and their tasting room also serves local beer. The cost of the tour for those who pay in advance (by 5pm day of) is $5, which includes your first drink before the tour and a tasting after the tour of 10 of Rock Town Distillery’s spirits. Those who don’t pay in advance will be charged $10 at the door. (Must be 21 or older for this one.) CLICK HERE to register and pay.

The itinerary is as follows:

5:30-6pm: Socializing in the tasting room with a complimentary first drink. They have a full bar, including beer and wine, should you want to purchase a 2nd drink to take on the tour with you.

6-6:30pm: Tour of the distillery. During the guided tour, we’ll learn about the process of making spirits – from grain to glass – and hear about their origins.

6:30-7pm: Back in the tasting room, we’ll sample and learn about 10 of their spirits.

Science After Dark @ the Museum of DiscoveryThurs, July 266:00-9:00 pm | Museum of Discovery500 President Clinton AveScience After Dark is the Museum’s monthly event for those 21 and up. Pizza, beer, and cocktails will be available. We’ll cover the $5 entry fee for LITR participants. CLICK HERE to register.